Episode description

January is an especially sweaty time in Australia, so maybe park this life change until the weather cools down…

But is it necessary to bathe every day?

As we learn more about the microbiome on our skin, more and more people are questioning their hygiene routine.

Norman and Tegan sniff out the evidence for and against regular washing. 

References:

• A natural history of hygiene
• The Cutaneous Microbiome and Aspects of Skin Antimicrobial Defense System Resist Acute Treatment with Topical Skin Cleansers
• The Role of Every-Day Cosmetics in Altering the Skin Microbiome: A Study Using Biodiversity
• How Often People in Various Countries Shower - The Atlantic
• What Happens When You Don’t Shower For Five Years - Science Friday